Sociology (SOC) at Germanna Community College
Distance Learning
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- SOC 200 - Introduction to Sociology
- Introduces the fundamental concepts and principles of sociology with attention to sociological theory, research methods, and the impact of social inequality. Examines a variety of topics such as culture, race, social class, gender, major social institutions and their role in contemporary society, and the processes of social change. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course.Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits - SOC 211 - Cultural Anthropology
- Examines the origins, development, research, diversification and evolution of human cultures. Includes exposure to the variability of both Western and Non-Western aspects of culture. Provides an introduction to the nature of culture and its relationship to various social institutions and societies. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course.Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits - SOC 266 - Race and Ethnicity
- Considers race and ethnicity as social constructs that deeply affect personal experience and social institutions. Examines the relationships of racial and ethnic groups with each other and with larger society including ideas of racial inequality both individually and systemically. Introduces significant theoretical approaches to the study of race and ethnicity.Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits - SOC 268 - Social Problems
- Introduces the fundamental concepts underlying social problems construction with attention to how these problems are defined, understood and arbitrated. Examines a variety of topics such as researching social problems and policymaking. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course.Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
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